Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Meal Allowances
Job Description
Palms Casino Resort is a premier luxury resort and casino located in Las Vegas, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, dynamic entertainment offerings, and exceptional culinary experiences. As a flagship destination, Palms Casino Resort blends modern luxury with unique design and a commitment to outstanding guest services. At Palms, the emphasis lies on creating memorable experiences for guests through a diverse array of dining options, including fine dining restaurants, high-volume casual eateries, and innovative catering services. The resort is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally, contributing to the property’s reputation as a top-tier hospitality venue.
The Chef de Cuisine at Palms Casino Resort holds a vital leadership role within the culinary team, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This position commands the daily culinary operations of the restaurant and ensures the continual evolution of the food program to meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. The Chef de Cuisine is tasked with maintaining an exceptional level of guest satisfaction by innovating menu selections that are creative, profitable, and aligned with the overall brand concept. Beyond menu development, the role includes managing staffing, recipe control, inventory oversight, and supply chain management to optimize kitchen operations and profitability.
A key aspect of this role is balancing operational efficiency with culinary creativity within budgetary guidelines, applicable both on-site and off-premise for banquet and catering services. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, and providing ongoing feedback to kitchen staff, cultivating a motivated team committed to quality, safety, and timely food preparation. Emphasizing rigorous compliance with health and sanitation codes, the position ensures a clean and safe kitchen environment at all times.
In addition, the Chef de Cuisine oversees critical administrative functions such as tracking kitchen costs including labor, food, and variable expenses, as well as maintaining accurate records through recipe management software. The role requires strong organizational abilities to establish cleaning schedules, prep timelines, and quality control measures. Furthermore, the successful candidate will implement preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment, fostering an environment where staff can perform efficiently with reliable tools.
This leadership position also involves active participation in property and community events, contributing to brand presence and guest engagement beyond the kitchen. Adaptability is essential, as the Chef de Cuisine must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Palms Casino Resort prioritizes employee growth and well-being, offering a collaborative workplace culture with equal opportunity employment policies. Joining Palms Casino Resort’s culinary team means becoming part of a dynamic and prestigious hospitality institution where innovative cuisine meets operational excellence.
The Chef de Cuisine at Palms Casino Resort holds a vital leadership role within the culinary team, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This position commands the daily culinary operations of the restaurant and ensures the continual evolution of the food program to meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. The Chef de Cuisine is tasked with maintaining an exceptional level of guest satisfaction by innovating menu selections that are creative, profitable, and aligned with the overall brand concept. Beyond menu development, the role includes managing staffing, recipe control, inventory oversight, and supply chain management to optimize kitchen operations and profitability.
A key aspect of this role is balancing operational efficiency with culinary creativity within budgetary guidelines, applicable both on-site and off-premise for banquet and catering services. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for hiring, training, mentoring, and providing ongoing feedback to kitchen staff, cultivating a motivated team committed to quality, safety, and timely food preparation. Emphasizing rigorous compliance with health and sanitation codes, the position ensures a clean and safe kitchen environment at all times.
In addition, the Chef de Cuisine oversees critical administrative functions such as tracking kitchen costs including labor, food, and variable expenses, as well as maintaining accurate records through recipe management software. The role requires strong organizational abilities to establish cleaning schedules, prep timelines, and quality control measures. Furthermore, the successful candidate will implement preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment, fostering an environment where staff can perform efficiently with reliable tools.
This leadership position also involves active participation in property and community events, contributing to brand presence and guest engagement beyond the kitchen. Adaptability is essential, as the Chef de Cuisine must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Palms Casino Resort prioritizes employee growth and well-being, offering a collaborative workplace culture with equal opportunity employment policies. Joining Palms Casino Resort’s culinary team means becoming part of a dynamic and prestigious hospitality institution where innovative cuisine meets operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts hospitality management or related field preferred
- minimum three years of culinary leadership experience
- strong knowledge of health codes and sanitation regulations
- proven ability to manage kitchen staff and operations
- experience with budget management and inventory control
- excellent communication and leadership skills
- ability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays
- physical capability to perform kitchen duties and manage fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience as an executive room chef chef de cuisine
- experience managing employees under a collective bargaining agreement preferred
- previous experience in high-volume or luxury fine dining restaurants
- bilingual preferred with English as primary or secondary language
- equivalent combinations of education and progressive relevant direct experience considered
- demonstrated ability to develop department goals and action plans aligned with property and company objectives
Job Duties
- Drive the culinary effort for the venue including creative profitable and appropriate menu development to maintain a standard of excellence in presentation and food quality
- maintain the operational effectiveness of the kitchen within budgeted guidelines
- flexible and capable of working in all environments both on and off premise
- banquet catering production experience necessary
- assure the quality of all food items meet the standards of the company and expectations of guests
- assure compliance with all health codes and sanitation regulations
- hiring training and providing feedback to staff to achieve proper presentation quality timeliness safety and sanitation
- provide a working environment and atmosphere that encourages staff retention and reduces turnover
- operate within acceptable procedures including budget purchasing inventory order processes receiving storage preparation and troubleshooting
- maintain records to track and control kitchen costs including labor food and controllable variable costs
- establish and enforce kitchen cleaning and sanitation schedules
- establish daily prep schedules for quality and service control
- achieve time standards for food preparation for every event
- develop menu items fitting restaurant and group dining concepts standards facility and market
- create and maintain the master recipe and menu items using recipe software ensuring accuracy and pricing
- practice preventive maintenance techniques for kitchen equipment
- emphasize quality and appearance of food to instill pride in staff
- ensure kitchen cleanliness and complete end of day cleaning
- maintain food inventories at predetermined par levels and conduct physical inventory as required
- ensure proper food storage and preservation and control waste
- perform additional duties as assigned including emergency response support
- actively participate in property and community activations and efforts
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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